
News

CCA reports: A new brand and some good news
From the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
It’s been an eventful couple of months, to say the least. There is a great deal of positive news to share with you. On the heels of a very successful public and government affairs campaign to secure an exemption from front-of-package labelling on ground beef, we launched a new brand and name in early July. […] Read more

Beef supply down, retail prices up
The industry needs to keep an eye on the retail price of beef in the next year, says a market analyst. Brenna Grant, executive director of Canfax, spoke about the direction cattle markets are likely headed while at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) in Penticton, B.C. earlier this summer. Retail prices were a focus […] Read more

Water monitoring made simple with FarmSimple product
What started out as a hobby for two brothers has evolved into an award-winning product that allows ranchers to monitor livestock water remotely. Katlin Lang is CEO of FarmSimple, a company he runs with his brother, Dustin, at Vibank, Sask. Together they sell a product known as Herd Hand, which monitors remote watering systems. Herd […] Read more
News from the Canadian Limousin Association
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Limousion Association thanks Nicole Scott for being part of the team for the past two years. She has accepted a new position and will be moving home to Ontario. All the best to her in her future endeavors. The association also welcomes Jayme Smith to the team in the part-time registry/member services position. […] Read more

Risky Business — Feeder simulation program teaches youth ups and downs of the cattle market
During the simulation, participants ‘bought’ feeders, figured out the feeding costs and logistics and sold them into the spring grasser market
Farm simulator games are popular but recently, young members of the Nomads 4-H Club near Kyle, Sask., had the opportunity to try a realistic cattle version when they joined a simulated feeder pilot project. Buying and selling feeder calves on a large scale can be a challenge, with many factors affecting profit. To address the […] Read more

Bar 7 Ranch named 2022 TESA recipient
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce Bar 7 Ranch, located in Rock Creek, British Columbia (B.C.) as the recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2022. Doug and Erika Fossen, who own and operate Bar 7 Ranch, are recognized for their proactive rangeland management, fire mitigation efforts on government pastures, supporting […] Read more
Canadian Hereford Association seeks executive director
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Hereford Association has seen some changes lately with the departure of Stephen Scott, executive director for the association. Scott had seen many changes with the association including a new Canadian Hereford branding program, website, logo and trade show presence. The association is looking for a new executive director to build on the foundation […] Read more
News from the Canadian Charolais Association
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Charolais held its annual meeting on June 10 to 11, 2022, in Russell, Man. This was the first time the association had met in person since 2019. Kasey Phillips of Waskatenau, Alta., was re-elected as president while Shawn Airey from Rivers, Man., was selected as first vice-president. Second vice-president is Ryan Nesbit, Nestleton, […] Read more

Canadian Cattlemen at Ag in Motion
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
With close to 500 exhibitors at Ag in Motion, near Langham, Sask., the farm show picked up where it had left off in 2019. The entire Canadian Cattlemen team was glad to be on the 100-acre site, visiting with farmers, ranchers, exhibitors and colleagues from across Glacier FarmMedia and beyond. Ag in Motion attendees were […] Read more
Davidson Gelbvieh/Lonesome Dove hold annual bull sale
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Davidson Gelbvieh and Lonesome Dove Ranch held their 33rd annual bull on Friday, March 4, 2022, near Ponteix, Sask. Sale day arrived along with a good amount of snow, providing some much-needed moisture. Many determined customers attended the sale to bid in person, and there was also a large and active bidding community online with […] Read more